A Supplier of an Input Is Unlikely to Have Bargaining

question 129

Multiple Choice

A supplier of an input is unlikely to have bargaining power if

• A)the input supplied is specialized.
• B)many firms can supply the input.
• C)it is the sole supplier of the input.
• D)it has a patent on the input.

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Definitions:

Supply Chain Surplus

The difference between the value a product provides to the customer and the cost of the supply chain in fulfilling that demand.

Supplier Selection

The process of assessing and choosing the most suitable suppliers based on criteria like cost, quality, service, and reliability.

Procurement

The process of obtaining goods and services, including the negotiation of terms, selection of suppliers, and the formal agreement of contracts.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly incorporated into and can be directly traced back to a finished product in the manufacturing process.